Friction and wear are among the most common causes of energy loss and component failure in mechanical systems, accounting for around 20–30% of total global energy consumption. Conventional lubricants ...
SAN ANTONIO — March 6, 2023 —A Southwest Research Institute team has developed a mechanical testing device to analyze fluids and lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. The team modified a ...
In the field of tribology, many studies now use machine learning (ML). However, ML models have not yet been used to evaluate the relationship between the friction coefficient and the elemental ...